The Batu Caves are indeed a wonder. Colorful stairs etched into the limestone hill lead to caves with active temples and colorful art. It is an incredibly popular Hindu shrine to the Lord Muruga, boasting the largest statue of the deity outside the temple, and is the site of the Tamil festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. Many pilgrim here to pay respects and worship, though all are welcome to climb the stairs and be in wonder of this architectural feat.

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Ta Prohm at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Prohm was once known as Rajavihara or monastery of the king but its modern name means ancestor Brahma. Part of the original Angkor Wat complex, it was built in 1186 A.D. What makes this temple notable are the trees that grow around and on the temple.

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Phnom Bakheng at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Phnom Bakheng is the state temple of the first Khmer capital at Angkor and was erected in the late ninth and early tenth century by King Yasovarman I. Meant to be a new capital for the king and emulating Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods, it was abandoned soon after construction. It is the location of this hilltop temple that makes it unique in the complex.

Travel, NatureYafen LiangDecember 2, 2020travel, nature, cambodia, siem reap, angkor wat, phnom bakheng, jungle, asia, templeComment

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is an ancient wonder. A complex of temples, it spans over 400 acres, and has seen worshippers of Hinduism and Buddhism. Erected by the Khmer King Suryavarman in the early 12th century, the temple was meant to be the capital and his eventual burying place. A joy and pride of the Cambodian nation, it is no wonder that it is the main attraction in Siem Reap.

Nature, TravelYafen LiangNovember 29, 2020nature, travel, cambodia, siem reap, angkor wat, temple, UNESCO, unesco world heritage site, asiaComment

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Bali, Indonesia

Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana or Ubud Monkey Forest or Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Bali, is a place where nature meets civilization. There is a sort of mysticism here where the wild and the religious collide. Home to the Balinese long-tailed monkey or long-tailed macaques, this place is a true sanctuary for them. Set on nearly 30 acres of land, the sanctuary is home to anywhere from five hundred to one thousand monkeys.